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Celebrations
Powerlifting
Samantha Kleinmeyer made us proud at the State Powerlifting Meet at the Comerica Center in Frisco on Thursday, March 14. She fought hard to the very end. Her dedication and hard work paid off by her finishing 11th place in the State! It was a great year and we cannot wait until next year.
Softball
On Monday, March 11, the Florence Varsity Girls Softball team won their game against Brady High School by a score of 9-4. Players of the game were Holly Senclair and Aaley Ramirez! They never stopped cheering, supporting their teammates and coming through when we needed them. Thank you ladies - this is what makes great leaders! Having a team focus instead of an “I” focus!
Florence FFA
Florence FFA was busy over Spring Break!
Houston Livestock Show
The Wildlife Team competed on Saturday, March 9 and was 3rd overall out of 37 teams at the Houston Livestock Show contest.
Three members scored in the top 20 high individuals.
Kaylie Hamm 18th
Luke Nichols 14th
Tanner Herring 11th
It was a great Houston Barrow Show and what a great way to kick off Spring Break! Several exhibitors received top honors and made the sale!
Hunter Butler - Class champion Cross barrow
Madison Woolery - 8th place Poland Barrow
For seniors Cyle Anderson and Madison Woolery, it was the last time on the green shavings! So proud of all the hard work these students put into their projects.
Austin Livestock Show
Florence FFA sheep exhibitors had a busy day at Rodeo Austin on Friday, March 15!
Medium Wool Lambs
- Brody Fisher- 12th place
- Brynlee Cody- 7th place
- Katie Dixon
- Emily Threet- 8th place
- Taylor Walker
- Danni Hilton- 7th place
Congrats Florence FFA Goat Exhibitors!
- Taylor Walker- Class 4 Market Goat
- Danni Hilton- Class 1- 6th place
And yet another congratulations is in order to Danni Hilton for winning the Senior Swine Skill-a-thon this past weekend at Rodeo Austin!
Wildlife Team
Hunter Butler - Barrows
Madison Woolery - Barrows
Cyle Anderson - Barrows
Brynlee Cody - Lambs
Danni Hilton - Lambs
Emily Threet - Lambs
Taylor Walker - Goats
Danni Hilton - Swine Skillathon
Celebrate National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month and our Library has a March Madness Competition taking place. Check out the Library Newsletter below for more information.
What book are you reading currently?
Points Update:
We will finalize the remaining points for honor roll and attendance this week and announce the winner by Friday. The winning class will get to eat fajitas for lunch on Monday.
FAFSA Update (Senior Graduation Requirement)
2024-2025 online TASFA is open!
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board announces the launch of the 2024-2025 online Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). The application can be found by visiting the TASFA landing page, housed on the THECB's main website. For questions, contact Financial Aid Services at 888-311-8881 or CONTACT US.
As always, thank you for your tireless efforts in service of our students.
State Financial Aid Priority Deadline Update
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has extended the 2024-25 state financial aid application priority deadline from March 15, 2024, to April 15, 2024, due to exigent circumstances related to federal aid development. The updated priority deadline will be immediately published on the THECB's public website. The priority deadline is not a final deadline. Students can still submit a financial aid application after the priority date.
Workaround for FAFSA Contributor(s) who do not have a SSN
The Dept of Education just released a workaround to allow students to submit their FAFSA, even if their contributor does not have an SSN. Also accessible at StudentAid.gov/noSSN
- These steps should ONLY be used when an applicant:
· must have a FAFSA submission date to meet critical state, institutional, or other scholarship organization aid deadlines; and
· has required contributors who don’t have an SSN.
- Students should follow the steps NOW, yet be sure to return to the FAFSA in early March to allow their contributors to provide consent and add their signature.
· Remember, this is ONLY a temporary workaround
The Department will resolve FAFSA submission issues for students who have a contributor without an SSN in the first half of March. At that time, students will be able to submit a fully completed FAFSA that includes contributor information.
Once you have completed your FAFSA, you will receive a “Confirmation” page with a confirmation number. Please submit either the page or a picture of the page to auranga@florenceisd.net
Important Dates
3/18 - Blood Drive
3/22 - Eligibility Effected (Gain/Loss)
3/25 - Fajita Lunch (Clash of the Classes Winner)
3/27 - SAT/PSAT Testing
3/27 - Senior Graduation Requirments Program (CPR, FAFSA, etc.) More information to come soon.
3/28 - Incoming Freshmen (Current 8th Grade) Parent Night
3/29 - Student/Staff Holiday
4/8 - Student/Staff Holiday
Athletics This Week
Softball:
3/18 - @ Comfort V 6:00
3/22 - v Llano JV/V 5:00/7:00
Baseball:
3/19 - @ Comfort JV/V 4:30/7:00
3/22 - v Llano JV/V 4:30/7:00
Track:
3/21 - Florence
Tennis:
3/22 - @ Taylor Tournament